Serve this alongside something with a good “kick” to it, such as roasted sausages & peppers. Or, it works well as a lighter meal with salad. The poppy seeds add a wonderful crunch and oh so delicious taste.

1lb. box farfalle (bow tie) noodles
1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin, if you can)
3+ (to taste) minced garlic [...]

A great side dish, or a lighter main dish.
1 box lasagna noodles - the kind you must boil
2 boxes frozen, chopped spinach
15 oz. container ricotta cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 jar (or 2-3 cups homemade) tomato sauce - your choice
1/2 - 1 cup shredded Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Preheat oven [...]

This is a family favorite, and it’s easy on the cook. It makes a nice, big pan-full so you may have leftovers. A large, green salad alongside makes for a perfect meal and it won’t make you nuts with a ton of pots and pans.
16 oz. box uncooked ziti (I use Barilla)
2) 24 [...]

Quite an indulgence, perhaps not for those counting calories. Always remember, moderation is key so enjoy good food with good people and good conversation whenever you can!
1 box fettuccine noodles
1 1/4 sticks butter, softened (don’t use margarine)
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1-2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
4-6 large, fresh basil leaves, [...]

Easy, quick & delicious. Serve alongside anything or just have some crusty bread. Yum!
1 lb. cooked pasta - you pick
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 medium sized fresh tomatoes, chopped/diced
4 Tbsp. minced garlic - or more to taste
1/2 cup or more to taste grated Parmesan or Romano - you pick
1 cup loosely packed fresh [...]

I never tasted nor used chicken sausages until I tweaked a recipe I found, and came up with this marvelous creation. My family dug in and ate it at the blink of an eye! Although you will need to spread out and use several pots and pans, it’s well worth it.
1 lb. of rigatoni [...]

These noodles taste much better than the ones from a take-out, plus they’re easy to make - you can really add what you want - kind of a “clean out the fridge.” An added bonus is it improves with age so the next day it’s even better. I’ve actually taken the bowl out and just [...]

What a delicious idea! Put together a spice rub, mix it into rinsed, cold pasta, then add whatever else you want such as green and/or black olives, diced ham or salami, drained artichoke hearts - you have endless possibilities here. Oh, then you add your choice of Italian dressing. You’re gonna love it.

Spice Rub [...]

These are strange, tiny pasta dots. Either use the plain original couscous, or use a flavored one. Your couscous, your choice.

1 box of prepared couscous
1/2 small can chickpeas, drained
1 small jar roasted red peppers or pimentos, drained
1 small can black olives, drained
1/2 cup green olives, drained
1/2 cup of crumbled flavored feta - optional
1/4 cup extra [...]

This recipe is so versatile. Add whatever veggies, cheese or meat you want - there are no set rules. Enjoy!

1 lb. pre-cooked pasta - corkscrew, tri-colored, etc.
1 bunch of cut-up fresh broccoli
1 chopped big tomato
1 small red onion - diced
1/2 small red pepper - chopped
1/2 small green pepper - chopped
1/2 small can black olives - [...]